As two the 2 pairs of nacelles switching for peak warp fields.
I once heard a idea about this specifically for Deep Space Explorers. eg. Constellation Class to get where there going quicker/sustained speed.
Although the old school FASA designed 3 nacelles ships seemed to be your dreadnaught overpowered types.
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